Pork shoulder is an inexpensive cut of meat, and since it cooks slowly at a low temperature, it is also relatively hands-off.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Looking for a leaner twist on classic spaghetti and meatballs? Try this version, which is made with ground turkey mixed with onion, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley.
A simple and healthy vegetarian salad of Israeli couscous makes a great weeknight meal. You won't miss the meat in this filling vegetarian dish. Black beans add protein, and avocado is rich in heart-healthy...
The batter for this coffee cake recipe is much like that for a biscuit; chilled butter is cut in rather than creamed, which produces an uber-tender crumb. This recipe was developed by Emily Donahue for...
Hanger steak is sliced into narrow, half-foot-long pieces, which are perfect for maneuvering around a small grill. Serve this with heavy-duty sides like potatoes and creamed spinach.
Remember Mom's heavenly angel food cake? Ours has the same ethereal texture (due to egg whites) but with a bright burst of lemon flavor, thanks to fresh juice and zest. Fluffy citrus cream frosting and...
A one-skillet dinner, this vegetable-packed take on Swiss enchiladas makes a delicious and slightly decadent dinner. Crema and cheese are the "Swiss" parts which top layers of poblano peppers, red onion,...
No barbecue is complete without the classic side dish of baked beans. Although they are almost synonymous with Southern barbecue, baked beans actually originated in New England as a traditional Sunday...
Basmati rice makes an excellent complement to this spicy curry dish. You can flavor the rice by adding a bay leaf, a cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods to the pot.
This easy chili recipe makes eight one-cup servings; if you reserve half, you'll also have enough for four servings of our Cheesy Hash-Brown Bake, a stick-to-your-ribs meal for later in the week.
In this variation on classic American-style potato salad, warm potatoes are sprinkled with vinegar, dressed in mayonnaise, and mixed with hard-boiled eggs, curry powder, cilantro, and onions.
A rich cream-cheese dough flecked with lemon zest is filled with sweet-tart raspberry preserves in these festive pinwheel cookies known as joulutorttu, which means Christmas tart in Finnish.
This stunning main course is just the thing to serve for a special occasion or holiday dinner. Turkey breast is pounded thin and rolled up with a stuffing made from rye bread, cranberries, chopped pistachios,...
Sweet and tender Golden Delicious apples mingle with cinnamon, raisins, and walnuts in this traditional Austrian dessert. Martha and Nick Malgieri made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 503.
Barley, a whole grain, makes this salad with corn satisfying; chicken is a great source of lean protein. If you like, try quick-cooking barley, which will be ready in 15 minutes.
Add plenty of earthy, citrus flavor to whole turkey breast with fresh flat-leaf parsley, sage, and orange zest. A delicious gravy is made with chicken stock and orange juice for dressing.
This recipe makes 21 large or 34 small cookies, depending on the amount of dough used. Stir the leftover berry puree (used to tint the icing) into your morning yogurt or oatmeal.
Resist the urge to cut into this pie before it has cooled completely so the juices have time to thicken. This pie tastes even better the day after it has been baked.